Iris – Oregon

$2.00 – $46.20

Oregon Iris is found west of the Cascade Mountains between northern Oregon and southern Washington. Native Americans used this flower’s leaves for making fish nets. This Iris should be planted in an area with full sun or partial shade. The Oregon Iris is also commonly called Purple Fang, Blue Fang or Wild Iris. It is often found growing in open, grassy meadows, along roadsides, in pastures and in logged areas at low to mid-elevations. Oak woodlands and Coniferous forests are also common places to find the Oregon Iris growing in the wild. The color of this flower can range in hue from dark violet to light lavender and is occasionally accompanied by a light splash of white. The Oregon Iris does not transplant well. It grows in clusters and blooms throughout the middle of the spring season. It may take a couple of years to establish itself before it will bloom. For best results, fall plant the Oregon Iris outdoors, in the Northwest region. Most Oregon native wildflowers need cold weather to spur them out of the ground. Patience is necessary when growing natives, some can take longer than introduced species to get out of the ground. Others can even take up to three years to fully establish themselves.